DP expresses optimism that the funds will address water challenges in the region.

Deputy President William Ruto tastes water from a tap after commissioning the 5-million-litre water reservoir in Kilifi on Friday September 13. Image: ELIAS YAA

The government will from this month disburse Sh12 billion for water projects at the Coast.

Deputy President William Ruto said the disbursement follows an agreement the state signed recently with governors from Kilifi, Kwale, Mombasa, Taita Taveta and Tana River counties.

Ruto expressed optimism that the funds will address water challenges in the region.

The DP spoke in Kilifi after commissioning the 5-million-litres water reservoir on Friday.

The reservoir will serve Kilifi, Mariakani, Mtwapa, and other towns.

The project which included a pipeline from Baricho, Kakuyuni to Kilifi cost Sh2.3 billion

“The government is committed to ensuring every home has access to clean and adequate water. That is why governors from this region came to my office and we signed an agreement to release funds for water projects,” Ruto said.

The deputy president said Kilifi county will receive Sh2.5 billion this month.